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Friday, October 19, 2012

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL): iMacs Shipping Time Reduces for Few European Online Apple Stores

Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iMac models may be due for a
refresh soon, if reports emanating from its online stores across Europe are any
indication.

Online stores across the continent from the United
Kingdom to Germany have been seeing a delay in shipping times for all models of
the iMac, affecting both the 21.5 inch and 27 inch models.

Analysts are interpreting this to mean a deliberate
drawdown of the devices by the company as it may be planning to release
upgraded versions.

Apple Insider said that "the delayed shipments
are only affecting online Apple Stores in parts of the EU, while the U.S.,
Canada, and Asia Pacific markets are quoting immediate availability. Further,
some European countries like Czech Republic are still showing all models to be
in stock."

In fact, there have been reports of an iMac drawdown
earlier by an authorised Apple service provider, who said that the channel
supply for the computer was low.

It is expected that on October 23, the company would
be unveiling a new lines of all-in-one Macs along with the iPad Mini.

Every recently there were leaked images of some parts
of a revamped iMac "with a more organic teardrop shape and laminated
display for maximum thinness."

Apple Insider further reported, "When Apple does
decide to debut a new iMac, it is expected that the 21.5-inch model will be
hitting store shelves first, followed by the 27-inch model soon after. KGI
analyst Ming-Chi Kuo noted in August that the screen lamination process has
proved to be troublesome when applied to the larger-screened machine,
suggesting the difficulties could lead to a launch weeks after the 21.5-inch
iteration is released."